I’ve been a fan of Frank Turner since I saw him perform live in 2014, and his energy on stage really grabbed my attention. Despite his success, he is arguably one of the most down […]
When I’m 54: Celebrating the 54th birthday of The Beatles’ debut single
When I was eight years old I got a portable CD player and three CD’s for Christmas; Busted’s A Present For Everyone, Michael Jackson’s Greatest Hits and The Beatles’ 1 – the compilation album of […]
Jordan Rakei @ Headrow House, 11/11/16
For Jordan Rakei, from his infectious grooves down to the offensively loud shirt he’s sporting tonight, there’s only one word. Jazzy. Alongside the likes of Tom Misch and Zak Abel, Rakei forms part of a […]
Tom Odell @ O2 Academy, 08/11/16
Dreamy – this is how I would sum up Tom Odell’s latest stint at the O2 Academy. It’s uncommon for an artist to maintain consistency over the quality of their performance during a concert- usually […]
From The Jam @ O2 Academy, 12/11/16
The Jam are legends. Everyone has had a boogie to ‘Town Called Malice’ or a hearty singalong to ‘Going Underground’. From The Jam are one third real deal, two thirds tribute act. Jam bassist Bruce […]
In The Middle with Nimmo
Sarah Nimmo and Reva Gauntlett have been making music together for well over 11 years. “It’s been like ten years, I guess, since we started,” Sarah says over the phone. “Well, ten years since we’ve […]
24 Hrs by Olly Murs
I’ll admit it: Olly Murs is my guilty pleasure. Ever since he was cruelly robbed of victory by Joe McElderry in 2009’s The X Factor, I’ve felt a certain affinity for the Essex-born showman. His […]
The romanticisation of skinniness
Is the romanticisation of skinniness a harmless body appreciation or a dangerous ideal? Charlie discusses why we need greater body diversity in the media: We’re all guilty of it. Wishing we had Gwyneth Paltrow’s cheekbones […]
Forward Constant Motion by Virginia Wing
Virginia Wing immediately catch attention with their new take on electronic experimentation. Following up their 2014 album Measures of Joy, Forward Constant Motion is a juxtaposition of Alice Merida Richards’ delicate vocals alongside glitch beats […]
You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Just when we thought 2016 couldn’t get any more disheartening, one of the world’s most admired writers and musicians has sadly passed away; the wonderful Leonard Cohen. Only a few weeks before his death, Cohen […]
How do you rationalise a vote for Trump?
It’s been just over a week since Donald Trump was elected as President of the United States. Bradley discusses how a vote for the self-proclaimed and anti-establishment candidate is a vote for prejudice and hatred. […]
Should we leave the dead to rest?
It’s a common debate amongst music lovers: is it okay to release artists’ work after they’ve died? Whether it’s just a remake of a classic hit or a whole posthumous album, it’s always controversial. 2016 […]